Matsukaze High School
CharacterMatsukaze High School is a Saitama-based football team that opens the Blue Lock story, built on teamwork and led by star forward Ryosuke Kira. It is the side that beat Yoichi Isagi's team in the regional final, a defeat that steered Isagi toward Blue Lock.
Overview
Hailing from Saitama Prefecture, Matsukaze Kokuo High School fields a football side that features from the very start of Blue Lock, appearing in both the first manga chapter and the opening anime episode. The team plays in green and black and stakes its identity on collective, cooperative football.
Role
Matsukaze builds its play around ace forward Ryosuke Kira. In the Saitama regional championship final the club overcame Ichinan High School by two goals to nil, a win that punched its ticket to the Japanese nationals. That same final delivered the loss which ended Yoichi Isagi's high school run and pushed him toward the Blue Lock Project.
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Notable Members
Two players stand out on the roster. Ryosuke Kira wears number ten as the team's headline talent and later attracts a Blue Lock offer, while Shohei Inaba takes the number one shirt. Kira's brilliance is what carried Matsukaze past Ichinan and into the national tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Ryosuke Kira?
Ryosuke Kira, Matsukaze High School's star forward wearing number ten, led the team to a 2-0 win over Ichinan High School in the Saitama regional final and later attracted a Blue Lock recruitment offer for his performances.
Where is Matsukaze High School located?
Matsukaze High School, formally Matsukaze Kokuo High School, is based in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
How did Matsukaze High School affect Yoichi Isagi's story?
Matsukaze High School defeated Yoichi Isagi's team in the Saitama regional championship final, a loss that ended Isagi's high school run and pushed him toward the Blue Lock Project.
What is Matsukaze High School's playing style?
Matsukaze High School plays in green and black and builds its identity around collective, cooperative football rather than individual flair.
Who are the notable members of Matsukaze High School?
Matsukaze High School's notable members are Ryosuke Kira, who wears number ten as the team's headline talent, and Shohei Inaba, who takes the number one shirt.
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- Created byMuneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura
- Published byKodansha
- Animated by8bit
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